The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 36,000
€ 39,100
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
57.9
73.2
83.5
57.4
71.3
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
110.4
191.1
111.8
185.1
191.1 in
Length
185.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.78 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Code
OM 654.916

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
120 hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
130 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
29 mpg
city
48 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
669 mi
Range
592 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
123.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.9 cu ft















